TP-6376 3/0840 Section 4 Prestart and Operation
4.3 Weather and Climate
Provisions and Operation
Limitations
Operation and use of a generator set in the outdoors or
in unsheltered areas require special attention to
weather conditions and environmental surroundings.
Weather conditions may limit the usability where rain or
damp conditions increase the chance of electrocution.
A generator set, like any other electromechanical
device, can pose potential dangers to life and limb if
improperly maintained or operated. The best way to
prevent accidents is to be aware of potential dangers
and act safely. This manual and the generator set
operation manual contain several types of safety
precautions and instructions. Please read and follow
the safety precautions and instructions to prevent harm
to yourself and others.
Operate the generator set during rain or other inclement
weather conditions only if the responsible electrician
and/or contractor can secure and protect electrical
connections from inclement weather exposure. Keep
the trailer doors closed and all electrical boxes closed.
Keep unauthorized personnel away from all electrical
wiring and devices. The responsible electrician and/or
contractor must maintain periodic inspection of the
generator set and electrical devices during inclement
weather conditions.
If at any time there is a question of generator set
operation suitability during inclement weather, shut
down the generator set immediately.
Hazardous voltage.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Operate the generator set only when
all guards and electrical enclosures
areinplace.
Moving rotor.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage.
Backfeed to the utility system can
cause property damage, severe
injury, or death.
If the generator set is used for
standby power, install an automatic
transfer switch to prevent inadvertent
interconnection of standby and
normal sources of supply.
WARNING
Grounding electrical equipment. Hazardous voltage can
cause severe injury or death. Electrocution is possible
whenever electricity is present. Open the main circuit
breakers of all power sources before servicing the equipment.
Configure the installation to electrically ground the generator
set, transfer switch, and related equipment and electrical
circuits to comply with applicable codes and standards. Never
contact electrical leads or appliances when standing in water
or on wet ground because these conditions increase the risk of
electrocution.
Electrical backfeed to the utility. Hazardous backfeed
voltage can cause severe injury or death. Install a transfer
switch in standby power installations to prevent the connection
of standby and other sources of power. Electrical backfeed
into a utility electrical system can cause severe injury or death
to utility personnel working on power lines.
4.4 Operation
Find information regarding controller operation in the
appropriate generator set operation manual. See the
list of related materials on page 9 of this manual for the
generator set controller operation manual part numbers.
Additional items addressed in this section pertain to
standard features and accessories for the towable
generator sets.
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